Great news but it will take 7 or more years.
If they’re nuclear they won’t,IIRC be allowed into New Zealand ports.
Which China will oppose, while denying that they have plans for Australia as part of their lust for world dominion. It is the nature of demonic Communism.
And I think the US only has 2 shipyards that can handle repairs on this class. But just make sure you do not call the ship "she" until you ask its AI how it wants to be addressed.
well, it’s be pretty embarrassing if they dint since they already told the frogs to screw off...
This story first broke in the Summer of 2021, and here we are regurgitating the same story 18 months later with little new information (the number of boats going to Australia may have increased). I’m starting to wonder if this wasn’t a ruse to prevent Australia from getting the French-built subs. Because that would displease China.
Hmmm.. Budgeted for 2 per year and producing 1.5 @3.45 billion per copy.
What’s happening to the left over 1.725 billion...
Five Virginias will cost them a just a smidge over 1% (one percent) of their GDP.
I can’t imagine how they must have tortured the numbers to make the math come out right on that decision.
Will they retain the gender neutral features of the US navy setup?
Oz buys US subs.
The French must be pished.
More here...
Why all the Kabuki theater?
Just deliver the things to the ChiComs and cut out the phony middlemen.